Cream Cheese and Olive Spread

Cream Cheese and Olive Spread
A creamy, tangy spread made with softened cream cheese, chopped olives, and simple seasoning. This easy appetizer is perfect for crackers, tea sandwiches, celery sticks, party trays, or quick make-ahead snacking.

INGREDIENTS:

8 oz cream cheese softened

1/2 cup green olives finely chopped

2 tbsp olive brine

1/4 tsp garlic powder

1/4 tsp black pepper

DIRECTIONS:

Add the softened cream cheese to a medium bowl.
Stir in the finely chopped green olives and olive brine.
Add the garlic powder and black pepper.
Mix until smooth, creamy, and evenly combined.
Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve, or serve immediately with crackers, bread, or vegetables.